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Since BIT (formerly Matrixport) launched its U.S. stock business in February 2026, the user asset scale (AUM) has exceeded $200 million. According to the platform's records over the past 12 weeks, 98% of the capital inflow comes from stablecoin deposits (without card deposits).BIT builds a compliant path through licensed brokers, eliminating the cumbersome process of opening bank cards, allowing users to open a U.S. stock account in just 5 minutes and buy real U.S. stocks on the same day.Elio Cui, head of BIT's brokerage business, stated, "AI has made U.S. stocks the strongest asset for global wealth effects once again. Thanks to over 7 years of institutional service experience and the accumulation of compliance licenses, BIT has successfully bridged the gap between digital assets and traditional finance, helping investors quickly seize investment opportunities. Global asset allocation and capital deployment capabilities are becoming a fundamental skill for every investor. Those lacking this capability may be excluded from core asset opportunities."

Tria announced that the $2.25 million USDT cash rebate has been officially distributed to all eligible users, and you can claim it immediately by opening the Tria App.At the same time, Tria's second quarter rewards have been fully launched, including the distribution of 300,000 USDT + 40 million TRIA, with the third quarter approaching.

The Ethereum Foundation disclosed the results of a recent interoperability meeting held by core developers in the Svalbard archipelago of Norway and updated the key technical progress for the next phase upgrade, Glamsterdam. During the meeting, multiple client teams collaborated on network scalability and execution layer optimization, making progress in several directions. Developers confirmed that based on the comprehensive results of ePBS, BAL optimization, and the EIP-8037 repricing mechanism, a consensus on the "trusted path" after Glamsterdam has been reached.In terms of the execution layer, ePBS (External Proposer Separation Architecture) has been stably running in the multi-client Glamsterdam-devnet, and the external block builder process has completed end-to-end testing, covering almost all client implementations. Meanwhile, EIP-8037 has been finalized, establishing the fixed cost_per_state_byte model, and complete repricing parameter output has been achieved in bal-devnet-6. The scalability direction Hegotá has also made progress. The FOCIL-related prototype has a runnable implementation, and the scope of account abstraction (AA) requirements has been defined, with the next phase entering the multi-client development network verification stage.Current development focus remains on the final implementation of Glamsterdam while advancing the Hegotá scalability design and subsequent Strawmap route evolution. The development network is online, and functionalities such as FOCIL are expected to continue deepening in the next phase of testing. At the organizational level, this interop meeting also marks the formal initiation of leadership structure adjustments within the Protocol Cluster. The new leaders include Will Corcoran, Kev Wedderburn, and Fredrik. Will Corcoran is responsible for zkVM proof and post-quantum consensus coordination, Kev Wedderburn leads zkEVM development, and Fredrik is in charge of protocol security and the Trillion Dollar Security project.Original Protocol Cluster leadership team members Barnabé Monnot and Tim Beiko will gradually step back from management roles, and Alex Stokes is entering a leave period. The foundation stated that during its term, the Protocol has completed modular advancement and facilitated the launch of the Fusaka upgrade (December 2025), introduced PeerDAS, and enhanced mainnet gas capacity.

Global leading digital asset trading platform Gate released its Q1 2026 report, showing continued steady growth in overall business. According to authoritative institutions such as CoinDesk and CryptoRank, Gate's spot trading volume remains among the top three globally, and its derivatives market share continues to expand, further solidifying its position as a leading trading platform worldwide.In terms of security and compliance, according to the latest reserve report released by the platform, the overall reserve ratio reached 122%, with the BTC reserve ratio as high as 147%, covering nearly 500 types of user assets. Gate's Malta-based company, Gate Technology Ltd, has obtained a Payment Institution (PI) license granted by the Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA) under the EU's Second Payment Services Directive (PSD2), further consolidating its strategic layout across Europe.As of now, multiple entities under Gate have obtained or completed relevant regulatory registrations, license applications, authorizations, or approvals in jurisdictions such as Malta, Cyprus, the Bahamas, Japan, Australia, and Dubai. While trading business continues to grow, Gate is enhancing its global competitiveness through transparent reserves and compliance qualifications, moving towards a comprehensive digital financial infrastructure.

The People's Bank of China and seven other departments jointly issued the "Management Measures for Online Marketing of Financial Products," which will be implemented starting September 30, 2026, to systematically regulate online marketing activities for financial products. The measures specify that only approved financial institutions and their self-operated platforms, as well as entrusted third-party internet platforms, may engage in online marketing of financial products, prohibiting the provision of online marketing services for illegal financial activities such as illegal fundraising, virtual currency issuance and trading, and illegal foreign exchange margin trading.The measures put forward detailed requirements regarding the authenticity of marketing content, risk disclosure, algorithm recommendations, pop-up advertisements, account naming, trademark usage, cooperation models, and the protection of data and personal information, and clarify the regulatory responsibilities and penalties for financial management departments, internet information, telecommunications, and market supervision departments.

According to official news, Gate will launch a special celebration event for joint earnings from April 24 at 12:00 to May 13 at 12:00 (UTC+8), with a total prize pool of 1,000,000 USDT. During the event, users can open exclusive red envelopes and invite friends to register. After friends complete identity verification and designated tasks, both parties can share cash rewards, with a maximum of 100 USDT per instance. The more invitations sent, the more rewards earned, with no cap on individual earnings.In addition, Gate will launch the second phase of the weekend arena battle event from April 24 at 16:00 to April 27 at 16:00 (UTC+8), with a total prize pool of 3,348,000 PENGU. During the event, users who invite friends to register and complete a cumulative trading volume of ≥ 200 USDT will be considered valid invitations and unlock multiple rewards. The milestone rewards can be stacked up to a maximum of 7,800 PENGU, and there will also be a popularity ranking reward, with the top 3 able to share an additional 128,000 PENGU. Additionally, invited friends can receive a 260 PENGU newcomer reward after completing tasks.

Huobi HTX global advisor Sun Yuchen made a significant appearance at the HTX Genesis Hackathon opening ceremony in Hong Kong in an online format, sharing his latest insights on the application prospects of AI Agent technology in the Web3 field and the future development direction of the industry. He pointed out that AI Agent will replace traditional interaction methods and become the core driving force of the next phase of the Web3 ecosystem.He explained that past Web3 applications often came with extremely high learning thresholds and complex on-chain interactions, while the introduction of AI Agent will drive decentralized applications (DApps) to evolve from "manual operation" to "intention-driven" based on natural language. This means that AI Agents can autonomously understand user needs, automatically plan paths, and complete complex on-chain settlements such as cross-chain transactions. This paradigm shift towards intelligence and autonomy will not only greatly unleash on-chain productivity but also become a new breakthrough point to break the bottleneck of Web3 user growth and lead the industry toward true mass adoption.It is reported that the HTX Genesis Hackathon is hosted by HTX DAO and B.AI, co-hosted by TinTinLand and OpenCity, attracting numerous developer communities, investment institutions, project parties, trading platforms, and public chain ecosystems to participate.

The Solana ecosystem perpetual contract trading platform Pacifica announced that the Vaults feature has officially launched on the testnet. Users can browse existing vaults and deposit funds to follow strategies for returns, or they can create their own vaults, set deposit limits, profit and loss distribution ratios, and manage trades.In addition, the official statement indicated that all Pacifica users included in the snapshot on April 18 can enjoy a 3x points loyalty bonus each week. Currently, the platform has issued approximately 333 million points, with a weekly trading volume of $2.455 billion.

According to the official announcement, the Binance Alpha blind box is now live. The airdrop pool includes tokens from three projects: Hana Network (HANA), Reservoir (DAM), and Alaya Governance Token (AGT). Users holding at least 242 Binance Alpha points can claim the airdrop.

According to official news, Gate will launch a 13th anniversary ETF special event from April 15 at 15:00 to May 27 at 15:00 (UTC+8), where users can unlock up to 13 times reward increase through trading check-ins and inviting friends, and participate in sharing a prize pool of up to 80,000 USDT.At the same time, Gate will launch the ETF Invite Friends Welcome Season event from April 14 at 12:00 to April 24 at 12:00 (UTC+8), where inviting friends to participate in ETF trading can earn up to 605 USDT per person.In addition, Gate will launch the TradFi Invite Friends Set Sail Program from April 16 at 12:00 to April 26 at 12:00 (UTC+8), covering account opening, trading, and leaderboard rewards, with a maximum of 2,400 USDT per person. Multiple activities will overlap, with invitations and trading working in tandem, and rewards continuously increasing.

The official announcement from the American cryptocurrency exchange platform Coinbase Global states that it will release its financial performance report for the first quarter of 2026 after the close of the US stock market on May 7, 2026, and will hold a video conference at 2:30 PM Pacific Time on the same day to interpret the results.

According to Businesswire, Bitcoin Treasury Company Strategy announced that it will release its financial results for the first quarter of 2026 after the close of U.S. stock markets on May 5, 2026, and will hold a video conference at 17:00 Eastern Time on the same day to interpret the results.

The digital asset trading platform Gate has announced the launch of a digital Pre-IPOs participation mechanism, and the Pre-IPOs market reservation portal is now open. The platform will publicly issue digital stocks, allowing users to subscribe directly using stablecoins within the platform, without the need for complex processes or high capital thresholds, giving more ordinary users the opportunity to participate in high-quality Pre-IPOs projects.Gate has taken the lead in laying out digital stocks and TradFi trading zones, and has introduced various traditional assets such as stocks, indices, foreign exchange, and commodities into its product lines including spot and contracts, placing its comprehensive strength at the forefront of the industry.In the future, Gate will continue to enrich the types of assets on the platform, optimize user experience and participation pathways, provide users with more diverse and convenient investment options, and enhance the flexibility and efficiency of global asset allocation.

The Bitcoin protocol Layer2 settlement network officially launched on April 6, achieving optimization and upgrades in on-chain data statistics and computing capabilities.In terms of technology, Layer2 supports deep cumulative calculations on-chain, which can more accurately reflect the on-chain team size and business data, improving processing efficiency in complex scenarios.In terms of governance, the protocol has transferred core permissions to a multi-signature contract, while adopting a dual-track governance model where developers and core community members each hold 50%, with an execution threshold of 65%, further enhancing decentralization.This upgrade completes the transition of the protocol to community autonomy, providing technical and governance references for the DeFi sector.

According to Bloomberg, the Irish government officially launched the testing phase of the digital wallet on April 3 local time, which includes an age verification feature.According to a statement from the Irish Department of Public Expenditure and Reform, this digital ID will support age verification on social media platforms, aiming to protect children and adolescents from online harm.

The Cosmos ecosystem project Neutron announced that NTRN redemption is now live, allowing holders to permanently burn their NTRN in exchange for a proportionate share of the USDC pool.The NTRN deposit window is from April 1 to April 30, with USDC redemption applications opening on May 1 and closing on June 30. The NTRN held by the foundation (estimated at about 32.4 million) will not participate in the redemption and will be burned.Previously, the Cosmos ecosystem project Neutron announced it would transition to a long-term maintenance mode. The DEX and Supervault will be suspended and enter withdrawal-only mode by April 17 at the latest, with Hadron Labs responsible for network maintenance until June 30, 2026, after which a manual withdrawal guide will be released. Governance will transition from a custom system to a standard Cosmos staking model, inflation will be dynamically adjusted, and the validator set will be reduced.

According to official social media news, the decentralized contract trading platform SunX will hold a themed live broadcast today at 20:00 (UTC+8) titled "SunX Launches AI Skills: How to Empower Your Trading with AI." At that time, crypto KOLs such as Crypto.0824, Jack.C, Little Daoist, Great Immortal, and Mike Banana will be invited to attend and discuss the application of AI Skills in trading decisions, risk control, data integration, and other aspects of contract trading.

According to Decrypt, the YouTube comedy short "Crypto Castle" has been released, set in an era when the price of Bitcoin was only $250.Actress Viv Ford plays Viv, telling the story of her living in an apartment with four early Bitcoin users, showcasing the development and evolution of cryptocurrency as a subculture.

According to official social media news, the Chinese decentralized contract trading platform Sun Wukong has now launched Lobster/USDT and CFG/USDT, with a maximum leverage of 20 times.

According to the U.S. Attorney's Office for the District of Massachusetts, the office has filed a civil forfeiture lawsuit seeking to recover approximately 3.444 million USDT (worth about 3.444 million USD), which are suspected to be proceeds from an online investment fraud and money laundering scheme.The case involves at least four victims, including two residents of Massachusetts, one resident of Utah, and one resident of South Carolina. The scammers established contact with the victims through seemingly misdirected messages sent via SMS or encrypted communication apps like WhatsApp and Telegram, and then lured the victims into investing in a so-called Ethereum investment opportunity backed by physical gold. Victims were instructed to purchase ETH and transfer it to an intermediary wallet controlled by the scammers, who then converted the ETH into USDT and transferred it to an unmanaged wallet to steal the funds.